TEST PROTOCOL FOR SEAT TPS 001
Standards in Force measurement or check
EN 12520 (EN 1022 + EN 1728)
Tools used
Pull force gauge straps cast-iron discs for stop
Push force gauge musculation
stability test table lift table gooseneck + load pad
Issued by Alexandre VIOL - 02/09/2014
Verified by Jean-Robert BOSVOT - 1/13
TEST PROTOCOL FOR SEAT TPS 001
General safety requirements
Test Reference
shear and squeeze point EN 12520:2016, 3.3
shear and squeeze point exists if the distance between two accessible parts moving relative to each
other can be more than 7 mm or less than 18 mm in any position during movement
Shear and squeeze points when setting up and
EN 12520:2016, 5.2.1
folding
Shear and squeeze points, that are created only during setting up and folding, including tipping seat, are
acceptable, because the user can be assumed to be in control of his/her movements and to be able
to cease applying the force immediately upon experiencing pain.
Shear and squeeze points under influence of
EN 12520:2016, 5.2.2
powered mechanisms
There shall be no shear and squeeze points created by parts of the seating under powered
mechanisms, e.g. springs and gas lifts
Shear and squeeze points during use EN 12520:2016, 5.2.3
There shall be no shear and squeeze points created by loads applied during normal use.
Shear and squeeze points are not acceptable if a hazard is created by the weight of the user
during normal movements and actions, e.g. attempting to move the seating by lifting the seat or
by adjusting the backrest.
General construction EN 12520:2016, 5.1
All parts of the seating with which the user comes into contact, during intended use, shall be designed to
ensure that physical injury and damage are avoided.
These requirements are met when:
a) edges of the seat, back rest and arm rests, which are in contact with the user when sitting are
rounded or chamfered. All other edges accessible during use shall be free from burrs and/or sharp edges;
b) ends of hollow components are closed or capped.Movable and adjustable parts shall be designed so that
injuries and inadvertent operation are avoided.
It shall not be possible for any load bearing part of the seating to come loose unintentionally.
All parts which are lubricated to assist sliding shall be designed to protect users from lubricant
stains when in normal use.
Issued by Alexandre VIOL - 02/09/2014
Verified by Jean-Robert BOSVOT - 2/13
TEST PROTOCOL FOR SEAT TPS 001
Strength and durability
Seat static load and back static load test EN 1728:2012, 6.4
picture Test parameters
Position the seating on the floor surface with the rear
legs or base restrained by stops. Stops are used to
prevent the item from sliding but not tilting no higher
than 12 mm, except in cases where the design of the
item necessitates the use of higher stops, in which
case the lowest that will prevent the item from
moving shall be used."(EN1728:2012 5.3 page14)
175mm
seat loading point
Apply a load of 130kg at the loading point on the
seat:
For a chair: 175mm forward of the seat and backrest
intersection point on the seat
For a stool: 175mm from one edge
130kg
450 N Attach a strap at 300mm upward from the seat and
10x10s.
back intersection point), pull 450N horizontaly (90° +/-
10°)with the pull force gauge, 10 times during 10
seconds.
If overturn, reduce the back force to a magnitude that
just prevents rearwards overturning. The back static
force shall not be reduced below 410 N. If the article
tends to overbalance at this force, the force applied
300m to the seat shall be increased until this tendency
ceases. NO DAMAGE
back loading point
Issued by Alexandre VIOL - 02/09/2014
Verified by Jean-Robert BOSVOT - 3/13
TEST PROTOCOL FOR SEAT TPS 001
Variation for couch or bench
Picture Test parameters
Position the seating on the floor surface with the rear
legs or base restrained by stops.
Apply 2 loads of 130 kg in the middle seat and the left
or right seat and a load of 75kg on the seat remaining
75kg
130kg
130kg
Spend two straps through the back of the sofa at the
back loading points of the seats charged at 130kg.
2x450 N
Pull 450N horizontaly simultaneously on each strap
10x10s.
with the pull force gauges, 10 times during 10
seconds
Issued by Alexandre VIOL - 02/09/2014
Verified by Jean-Robert BOSVOT - 4/13
TEST PROTOCOL FOR SEAT TPS 001
Test Reference
Seat Front Edge Static Load EN 1728:2012, 6.5
Picture Test parameters
Apply a load of 130kg at a point on the seat centre
line 100 mm inwards
from the front edge of the structure. 10 times during
130kg 10 seconds.
NO DAMAGE
Foot rest static load test EN 1728:2012, 6.8
Picture Test parameters
750 N
Apply 750 N downward to the seat at the seat loading
point.
1000 N
Apply a 1000 N vertical force in the midle of the foot
rest 10 times during 10 seconds.
NO DAMAGE
Arm rest sideways EN 1728:2012, 6.10
Picture Test parameters
300 N
Apply a 300 N outward horizontal force at minimum
300 N 100 mm at the end of the armrest 10 times during
10 seconds. NO
DAMAGE
Issued by Alexandre VIOL - 02/09/2014
Verified by Jean-Robert BOSVOT - 5/13
TEST PROTOCOL FOR SEAT TPS 001
Arm rest downwards static load test EN 1728:2012, 6.11
Picture Test parameters
Apply a 700 N vertical downward force at minimum
100 mm at the end of the arm rest. If overturn, apply
a weight 1 to avoid the overturning. 10 times during
10 seconds.
NO DAMAGE
Leg forward static load test EN 1728:2012, 6.15
Picture Test parameters
1000N
Load on the seat : 1000 N
Pull force: 400 N maximum
Attach a strap around the seat then pull 400N
horizontaly with the pull force gauge, 10 times during
10 seconds No
damage
400 N
Leg sideways static load test EN 1728:2012, 6.16
Picture Test parameters
1000N
Load on the seat : 1000 N
Pull force: 300 N maximum
Attach a strap around the seat then pull 300N
horizontaly with the pull force gauge, 10 times during
10 seconds No
damage
300 N
Issued by Alexandre VIOL - 02/09/2014
Verified by Jean-Robert BOSVOT - 6/13
TEST PROTOCOL FOR SEAT TPS 001
2-Stability
Test Reference
Forwards overbalancing EN 1022, 6.2
Picture Test parameters
Position the seating on the stability test table. Do not
use stops.
Apply a load of 60kg with the gooseneck and the lift
table at 60mm from the front edge of the seat
60kg
Use the pull gauge, or attach a strap around the seat
then pull 20N horizontaly with the pull force gauge,
1time during 5 seconds NO
20 N OVERTURNING
Issued by Alexandre VIOL - 02/09/2014
Verified by Jean-Robert BOSVOT - 7/13
